Human Resource Management (2023)

Human Resource Management is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Business (BBus) and Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours (BMS(Hons))[1]. Human Resource Management may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.

To complete Human Resource Management as a single major for the BBus and BMS(Hons) students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Human Resource Management, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete STMGT101, LCOMM101; HRMGT202, HRMGT203, LCOMM202, HRMGT302 and HRMGT303. Remaining papers for the major can be taken from HRMGT300, HRMGT304 or LCOMM302. BBus and BMS(Hons) students may count one of WSOMM396 or WSOMM399 in place of HRMGT300, HRMGT304 or LCOMM302.

To complete Human Resource Management as part of a double major for the BBus, BMS(Hons) or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Human Resource Management, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete STMGT101, LCOMM101, HRMGT202, HRMGT203, LCOMM202, HRMGT302, HRMGT303. Remaining papers for the major can be taken from HRMGT300, HRMGT304 or LCOMM302.

To complete a minor in Human Resource Management, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Human Resource Management major, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete STMGT101.

NOTES:

[1] There will be no new enrolments into the BMS(Hons) from 2024. Students who commenced a BMS(Hons) in 2023 or prior should contact the Waikato Management School for programme advice.

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• Prescriptions for the GradCert(HRM) and GradDip(HRM)
• Prescriptions for the PGCert(HRM), PGDip(HRM), BBus(Hons) and MMS
• Prescriptions for the MPhil
• Prescriptions for the PhD
• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level
• 500 Level
• 800 Level
• 900 Level

• Prescriptions for the GradCert(HRM) and GradDip(HRM)

  A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Human Resource Management at an advanced level in their first degree. The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma. There are no specified papers that must be included for these programmes.

• Prescriptions for the PGCert(HRM), PGDip(HRM), BBus(Hons) and MMS

  The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the BBus(Hons), PGCert(HRM)), PGDip(HRM)) and MMS. There are no specified subject papers that must be included for the BBus(Hons) and PGCert(HRM) programmes.

  PGDip(HRM) students must complete HRMGT501.

  MMS students must complete HRMGT501, MNMGT581, and one of HRMGT591, HRMGT592, HRMGT593 or HRMGT594. Students taking the 120 point MMS are required to complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for the subject. Students taking the 180 point MMS are required to complete at least 120 points from the papers listed for the subject.

• Prescriptions for the MPhil

  The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

• Prescriptions for the PhD

  The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  LCOMM101	Introduction to Leadership Communication	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23G (Online) & 23X (Secondary School - Unistart)
  By showing how to lead through improving communication, understanding who we are, and collaborating for problem-solving, this course provides a repertoire of skills relevant to personal, family, and organisational success.
  STMGT101	Introduction to Management	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23B (Hamilton), 23B (Tauranga), 23VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) & 23X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China)
  Explores the world of management in organisations, the roles of managers and how they strategise, plan, organise, and motivate staff to achieve goals.

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  HRMGT202	Human Resource Management	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  Employees can be challenging. This paper uses the latest HRM research and practice to examine how employees are acquired, managed, accommodated, trained and developed to improve individual and organisational performance.
  HRMGT203	Remuneration and Reward	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  This paper provides students an understanding of a range of pay practices and how and when each of these can influence employee behaviour and human capital to affect organisational performance.
  LCOMM202	Leadership and Facilitation	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  The purpose of the paper is to increase understanding, and develop skills in team leadership and facilitation, so that you can use these understandings and skills to facilitate effective communication in small group relations. You will learn skills to become a more effective team facilitator, with particular reference to workplace ...

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  HRMGT300	Women and Management	15.0	23G (Hamilton)
  This paper analyses: 1) women's different employment experiences and career outcomes, 2) the implications of gendered employment outcomes, and 3) government and organisation initiatives designed to redress gendered employment outcomes.
  HRMGT302	Human Resource Management in Legal Context	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper addresses the role of employment law in human resource management. A case-oriented approach is taken to equip management practitioners with practical skills.
  HRMGT303	Strategic Human Resource Management	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  This paper teaches students how HR practices can be combined to influence human capital and/or employee behaviour to improve an organisation's performance and implement its strategy.
  HRMGT304	Human Resource Management of Diversity and Inclusion	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  New Zealand's workforce demographic profile has changed significantly due to an ageing workforce, women entering paid employment, and immigration. This paper analyses the HRM implications of this diversity.
  LCOMM302	Conflict and Negotiation	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  This paper provides a foundation in conflict management in a variety of contexts and provides students with skills in leading negotiations in interpersonal, organisational, and multi-party settings.
  WSOMM396	Management Internship	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23B (Hamilton), 23B (Tauranga), 23C (Hamilton) & 23C (Tauranga)
  The Management Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply their management discipline-based knowledge to an authentic project within an organisation.
  WSOMM399	Report of an Investigation	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  This paper offers students the opportunity to complete a directed investigation of an approved topic relevant to an organisation or industry and in an area related to their management discipline of study.

• 500 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  HRMGT500	Career Management and Development	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  Career management and development explores the government, organisation and individual issues embedded in the study and practice of career. Students will learn techniques to develop and manage their personal careers.
  HRMGT501	Human Resource Management Theory	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper provides students with the opportunity to evaluate and discuss the latest research in human resource management strategy. This focus is on examining theories of how and why human resource practices link together to increase business performance. This paper provides students with a 'big picture' view of how HR practices, ...
  HRMGT547	Women and Organisations	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  Women and Organisations explores women's employment outcomes, career patterns, and leadership styles. We review UN Conventions, anti-discrimination legislation, and organisational policies designed to redress disparate gendered employment outcomes.
  HRMGT591	Human Resource Management Dissertation	30.0	23X (Hamilton)
  A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
  HRMGT592	Human Resource Management Dissertation	60.0	23X (Hamilton)
  A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
  HRMGT593	Human Resource Management Thesis	90.0	23X (Hamilton)
  An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
  HRMGT594	Human Resource Management Thesis	120.0	23X (Hamilton)
  An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
  STMGT501	Strategy and Organisational Theory	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  Good theory is the foundation of good practice. This paper discusses and critiques the most important theories of strategy and organisation.

• 800 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  HRMGT800	Human Resource Management MPhil Thesis	120.0	23X (Hamilton)
  No description available.

• 900 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  HRMGT900	Human Resource Management PhD Thesis	120.0	23I (Hamilton), 23J (Hamilton), 23K (Hamilton), 23X (Hamilton) & 23X (Tauranga)
  No description available.